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Games like The Descent of Jacobs Ladder

Looking for games like The Descent of Jacobs Ladder? Here are top role playing recommendations with a horror focus, selected from player-similarity data — start with My Mundane Life Is Threatened by the Tropes of an RPG!!!, Witching Hour or Garm Ruins.

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  1. 81%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, gameplay
    81% User Score Based on 54 reviews

    You play as Natsuna, a girl who works at a nondescript office doing nondescript work. Doesn't really matter, that's the boring part! But her daily mundane "life" of a monotonous cycle is interrupted by Slimes, Boss fights, Giant Crabs and more! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to My Mundane Life Is Threatened by the Tropes of an RPG!!!.

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  2. 68%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
    73% User Score Based on 44 reviews

    Witching Hour is a horror story that takes you out of your family home and across the quiet town of Hollow Hills. Your fate depends on making difficult choices, your relationship with your family, and confrontations with the matriarch of the town’s affliction with witchcraft, Lucilia. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Witching Hour.

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    76%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:character development, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story
    100% User Score Based on 27 reviews

    An exploration-type action game in which "Fluffy Girl Doge" is the main character. Get the skills of "Doge" and explore the unknown ancient ruins.Game Features Simple 2D action that can be played easily! Explore the intricate ruins to obtain new skills! Collect 70 different treasure items! Collect crystals to enhance your status! There are more than 70 areas to explore and … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Garm Ruins.

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  4. 94%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, stability
    94% User Score Based on 328 reviews

    This is a short, RPG Maker game with horror elements incorporated into a short story full of puzzles. The player will control a young cat-eared girl as she seeks to find her friend Nyakori, and her missing rabbit doll, all while attempting to not fall victim to the forces at play in the sinister mansion she finds herself in. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Nyakori's Rabbit Doll.

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  5. 88%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, replayability
    94% User Score Based on 100 reviews
    Critic Score 73%Based on 3 reviews

    Loretta is a psychological thriller that would make the player an accessory to the heroine’s crimes and would lead her through a self-crafted nightmare. This story is about a woman, dealing with betrayal, her husband’s infidelity, relationship problems and the difficult social situation of the 1940s.Conceptually and aesthetically, the game is inspired by the American art of the twentieth century, … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Loretta.

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  6. The Fall of Zorata is a free, single-player, first-person 3D narrative puzzle game. One complete playthrough takes about 20–30 minutes. The story is linear with a single ending. There is no combat and no multiplayer. Story & Your GoalIn the 18th-century fictional desert town of Zorata, locals built an underground palace to house a golden relic called the Golden Sea Hoard. You have been thro… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Fall of Zorata.

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  7. empty village About the GameThe Beginning of the CurseIt all started with a simple investigation into an ordinary urban legend. An unidentified, eerie photograph found on a horror blog, and a secret ritual passed down to break its curse... But what seemed like a cure was actually the 'Fox's Window'—a forbidden necromantic ritual that leaves you completely cursed. An Eroding RealityShe only wa… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Empty Village (Part 1).

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  8. Maradook and Gorth, evil gods from ancient times, have been sealed away in the Final Fortress. At the eleventh hour before their awakening, three heroines have gathered and arrive at the fortress: Ariel, the chosen one; Billie, a dragon-slaying princess from the north; Celsia, a witch-turned-magician with stellar talent, but no temperament to speak of. A number of bosses stand in the way before t… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to LV99: Final Fortress.

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  9. 57%Game Brain Score
    57% User Score Based on 9 reviews

    My Final Cursed Days is a fantasy, dungeon-crawling RPG made for the Game Boy! Play through your own story over the course of about 3-4 hours of play-time as you make your way through the period of your life left before the curse takes its nebulous effect. As your days go by, enjoy the following features in the game: Day and night life-sim-style time-management as you use your remaining days in … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to My Final Cursed Days.

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  10. In Submansion, you will travel through ten rooms in search of lost keys and an invaluable thing. Your guide will be the Keykeeper. At first glance, a helpless lady who could not even cope with her main task - to keep the keys. Complete the challenges in each room to find all the keys and learn more about Keykeeper, the mansion, its inhabitants, and yourself. Each room is a piece of the puz… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Submansion.

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  11. 50%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, story
    50% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    A cosmic entity reveals itself to a young boy in an unforgiving picture-book world. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Haustoria.

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    96%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, monetization
    96% User Score Based on 305 reviews

    A Work of Art A Work of Art can be described as a dark and witty psychological thriller in the horror genre. Players can expect a 1-2 hour story-driven experience, featuring a mix of Visual Novel and traditional RPG elements. Follow a colorful cast of quirky characters through a twisting tale of beauty and darkness; All to a masterfully dark Original Soundtrack. Features: Player - Developer… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to A Work of Art.

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  13. 55%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, music
    80% User Score Based on 20 reviews

    Experience fun stories and feel the changing seasons in the mysterious forest. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Deep in the Woods.

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  14. 61%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay
    100% User Score Based on 12 reviews

    Dungeon Legends 2: Tale of Light and ShadowDungeon Legends 2: Tale of Light and Shadow is a dungeon crawler RPG that draws inspiration from classic games, seamlessly blending the nostalgia of yesteryear with modern graphics and sound. As your city faces the onslaught of an army of chaos, your only recourse lies in exploring the mysterious dungeons of the long-abandoned Drakensberg Castle in search… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dungeon Legends 2 : Tale of Light and Shadow.

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    73%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, replayability
    72% User Score Based on 1,090 reviews
    Critic Score 74%Based on 2 reviews

    Draugen is a first-person psychological horror adventure, set amongst the deep fjords and towering mountains of Norway’s awe-inspiring west coast. The game is a dark and disturbing journey into the pitch black heart of Norwegian national romanticism, as seen through the eyes of an American nature photographer, botanist and entomologist. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Draugen.

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  16. 97%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay
    97% User Score Based on 92 reviews

    REVIEWS: "Navarro’s Midnight Scenes are nothing short of masterpieces."— Rock Paper Shotgun "Midnight Scenes are the perfect Halloween weekend bite-sized games."— The Verge "Halloween games don’t get better than Midnight scenes."— itch.io Recommends--- This game is a bite-sized experience (~30 minutes of gameplay). Perfect for your coffee break! In tonight's episode of Midnight Scenes, th… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Midnight Scenes: The Goodbye Note.

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  17. 72%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    85% User Score Based on 654 reviews
    Critic Score 58%Based on 11 reviews

    Iris.Fall is a puzzle adventure game featuring striking visuals and a spellbinding theme of "light and shadow". If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Iris.Fall.

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    100%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay
    100% User Score Based on 66 reviews

    Witchhazel Woods is a story-heavy adventure game where you play as Dylan, a teenage girl on a mission to rescue her dog, Georgia. Georgia goes missing during a game of fetch, leaving you alone in the woods with nothing but the twig you had thrown for her. As you journey deeper into the woods, you'll meet an array of animals and...creatures. Every critter has their own story and predicament. Can y… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Witchhazel Woods.

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  19. 78%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, grinding
    81% User Score Based on 2,008 reviews
    Critic Score 72%Based on 5 reviews

    A time traveling detective has to solve his wife’s murder before he can prevent it. Use his supernatural ability to “dive” into the world of the living past by touching artifacts called “mementos” to find out the truth behind his wife’s death. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to D4: Dark Dreams Don't Die - Season 1.

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  20. 92%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    94% User Score Based on 2,247 reviews
    Critic Score 80%Based on 1 reviews

    At Dead Of Night is part horror film, part horror game and part ghost hunt. It seamlessly blends live-action and graphics to create a unique immersive horror experience like no other. You play Maya, a student trapped in a remote hotel run by a psychopath called Jimmy Hall. Jimmy has tied up Maya's friends and locked them in their rooms, with evil intentions. Maya has managed to escape, but Jimmy i… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to At Dead Of Night.

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  21. 70%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, monetization
    70% User Score Based on 167 reviews
    Critic Score 70%Based on 1 reviews

    Follow the fear of Benedek Dohnany and Nikolay Kalyakin and play the onset of a dark and chilling narrative adventure. Make decisions and affect the events that precede a macabre series of murders, allegedly related to devil worship and witchcraft. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Saint Kotar: The Yellow Mask.

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  23. 60%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    68% User Score Based on 38 reviews

    Giving a last look from observation deck, Conway could not expect what a journey lies ahead. Once shared his blood with this world, William starts an ancient ritual. Your blood has power here, but Blood Magic always attracts monsters even more dangerous than local creatures. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Nevrosa: Spider Song.

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  24. ≽^•⩊•^≼  You, the Cat, are the son of a cat named Meow. Nothing else is known to you. You have 9 lives. The castle has thousands of ways to take them. Can you recover your memory and escape? What awaits you in the castle's labyrinths: Story: You awaken in a cold and gloomy castle, not even knowing your name. How did you get here? What do these walls hide? The answers lie at the heart of this d… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to MeowSon.

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  25. The Tale of Oath is a third-person action-adventure game set in a world where ancient magic teeters on the edge of chaos. Originally developed as a student project at Carnegie Mellon University’s Entertainment Technology Center, this prototype showcases a rich narrative and magic-based gameplay wrapped in an atmospheric experience. Use this key if needed: R – Back to the last savepoint T+P + … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Tale of Oath.

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  26. Notes: 1. You can disable text-to-speech in the Options. 2. If you need to, check the tutorials below to understand the controls. Story When a magical child falls ill, the sun sets on the land and the wizard is called to find a cure.  In this blind-accessible game, our cat will lead us through the darkness of the night in search of ingredients for a healing elixir. Trailer Controls Tut… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Guiding Star.

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  27. Hello all! First thank you for checking my game out! The Haunted Drive Home : Charlie's Horror has a horror setting and is made up of pixel art 3D assets. For the most part it is an FPS but it has puzzle elements. I developed this game with my step daughter and some of the art and art direction is her work. I also used some art from art packs made by VexedEnigma/PixelJustice found here https://mal… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Haunted Drive Home : Charlie's Horror.

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  28.  Play as the Protagonist Kiku in this dark mind bending  horror game. This game has multiple   alternate endings which are  dependent  on how you choose to play the game . Solve Puzzles and delve into Madness in this Beautifully crafted  Tale.                       This game deals with mental heath issues, suicide, murder and institutionalization .Sukeban-Games is proud to present   "The Last Stop… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Last Stop.

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  29. 59%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay
    100% User Score Based on 10 reviews

    Explore the depths of a barren blood ocean of filled with horror The Iron Lung universe experienced from a completely new perspective! Walk your way in an old fragile diving suite, giving you an especially chilling experience Self made unique ambience track Short driven story and ambience based game, finished in under 1 hour first project of new game developerGAMEPLAY Endure in an blood ocean mi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Metal Casket.

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  30. 50%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, gameplay
    50% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    R-Naught is in the style of a classic JRPG with turn-based battles, level up mechanics, and skills systems that should feel familiar. Set in a dystopian sci-fi / horror world with an ambitious storyline and memorable characters. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to R-Naught.

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    45%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music
    71% User Score Based on 14 reviews

    It's On You is an FMV game in which your choices will affect the outcome of Curtis and those around him. The latter caught between a world of crime and violence, in the wake of a gang taking control of the community and a potential career as an international footballer. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to It's On You.

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  32. One day, an autonomous drone was trying to reduce its altitude in order to make landing. Lost its owner, the drone had been flying for many decades with solar power. It was a remnant, an "AI autonomous semi-permanent flying drone". The drone was flying avoiding the towering peaks over the ocean, but it reduced the altitude and made a crash landing on the tip of a small rock. The towering peaks … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Piece of Memory.

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  33. Spirit Warden Spirit Warden is a narrative puzzle game set in a dystopian future where nature has widely reclaimed its control of world. You play as a spirit, Ashe, who has awoken with no memory of her past. Ashe is tethered to the world only by a soul-bond with a young girl traveling alone with a dog. Compelled by an innate urge to help the child, Ashe accompanies her on the long journey ahead. … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Spirit Warden.

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  34. 51%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story
    51% User Score Based on 2 reviews

    About the game     Throughout the game, you can play 2 main characters to understand the tricky story. Be aware! Each character tells you their side of story. None of the storytellers are the bad figures in their stories. You are the best judge! Good luck! DESCRIPTION      John, a tortured father whose life is turned upside down by the sudden and tragic death of his daughter. Ana, a guilt-stric… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hidden Facade.

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  35. 49%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, story
    82% User Score Based on 11 reviews

    Silent Depths is a turn based tactical RPG with roguelike elements set in a post-apocalyptic underwater world. Many generations have lived and died since the apocalypse happened, and the reborn by drowning mankind now survives in enormous submarines known as "Arks". You are leading one of those, and must ensure survival of your small society through a sea of monsters, human or not. The game consi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Silent Depths.

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  36. 68%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    68% User Score Based on 110 reviews

    Great game modes, consisting of a different of nice games with innocent girls. Exiting atmosphere, great SFX, levels with beautiful artworks. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Innocent Girl.

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  37. Story Background: Join Elias Vance and step into the tumultuous late Victorian era. The Thorn family, once the pinnacle of puppet theater craftsmanship, was shattered by a tragic incident. The family heir, the genius puppeteer known as "Pygmalion, " Caspian Thorn, retreated into seclusion at the Marionette Manor. After leaving behind a note stating "I have attained eternity, " he vanished without … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Puppet's Casket.

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  38. 48%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, gameplay
    77% User Score Based on 13 reviews

    During a tea party, Alice and her friends become trapped in a world created by demons. Will they be able to escape this twisted realm safely? This game is an escape adventure. Players control Alice and her companions, searching for an exit within rooms filled with traps and mechanisms. By clicking around the environment, you can find items and hints, solve various puzzles, and advance to … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Alice and the Devil's Prison.

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  39. 79%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    79% User Score Based on 97 reviews

    Experience a thrilling fantasy adventure inspired by the works of Studio Ghibli and Studio Chizu, where reluctant duo Lili and Sadi must learn to work together to survive the journey ahead. After losing her mother to an ancient evil, Lili doesn’t want anything to do with her mother’s legacy of being a Guardian. However, when Lili rescues a Monk-in-training named Sadi, the latter urges her to reviv… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Altheia: The Wrath of Aferi.

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  40. 97%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music
    97% User Score Based on 77 reviews

    Localization NotesThe English and Japanese languages have not yet been implemented. We are currently working on the localization of Buy a Croquette! into English and Japanese, and will release the update announcement as soon as it is completed. Stay tuned! About UsDiscord server code: ysbxSfYaQs Publisher's Homepage: Click on the publisher “Eternal Dream” to visit our homepage. Follow us to get… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Buy a Croquette!.

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  41. 94%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, character development
    94% User Score Based on 103 reviews

    The immersive game Down The Rabbit Hole re-imagined for 2D!Down the Rabbit Hole is an award-winning title created initially for VR, set in an immersive diorama. For the first time, the game has been reimagined as a 2D point-and-click adventure, perfect for your casual flat-screen needs!  Down the Rabbit Hole Flattened will be made available for free for a limited time! If you appreciate the exp… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Down the Rabbit Hole Flattened.

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  42. "The invisible us" is a full-motion video live-action mystery deduction game. Players assume the role of the male protagonist, Song Wufei, whose troubled upbringing has shaped him into a timid and evasive individual. After entering high school, he becomes a target of systematic bullying by school bullies. Just as the protagonist feels utterly helpless, a courageous female classmate steps… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 看不见的我们.

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  43. If you had the superpower of infinite respawns/time travel... What would YOU use it for? Foresee the future, and save the world? All-in lottery, and get rich overnight? Or… Use this power… To date SIX girlfriends at the same time! You have what it takes to be a perfect playboy. But you've also stepped into the trap of fate. A bad choice could lead you to death. Luckily, your power is a… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 我只是想让她们都幸福.

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    84%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    84% User Score Based on 323 reviews

    From the creators of cult sleeper hit Scratches and the haunting Serena, comes a chilling journey into the darkest depths of your mind. ASYLUM is an ambitious first-person horror adventure casting you into the hallucinatory setting of the Hanwell Mental Institute. As an ex-patient suffering bizarre visions, you must explore the intricate layout of the building, research its past history, and ma… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to ASYLUM.

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    63%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
    73% User Score Based on 37 reviews

    Back is a full-motion live action horror game. Players will take on the role of the “Ren Xing” and experience a suspenseful and bizarre journey in the game. In the game, the player will explore a huge villa. The villa hides a huge conspiracy, players will face different emergencies to choose different ways to respond, and different ways to respond will determine the final outcome. Ren Xing as a re… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Back.

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  46. Absence of Light is a soulslike game, also known as an action RPG.  The world is ruled by Supreme Demon Lords, who wield ancient necromantic powers. Society is on the brink of extinction, shrouded in perpetual darkness and under constant subjugation, with even human heroes falling under their control. The protagonist represents humanity's last hope, being immune to mind control by the Supreme… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Absence of Light.

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    92%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    92% User Score Based on 496 reviews

    Fausts Alptraum is an single player, puzzle game created by LabORat Studio, an indie game team from Taiwan. The story based on Goethe's Faust. Players will play as a troubled girl wandering around in a crayon-drawn world. Players will have to find the relevance between dreams and reality by collecting clues. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Fausts Alptraum.

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    79%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, replayability
    79% User Score Based on 71 reviews

    Experience 'The Descent,' a first-person psychological horror walking sim, set in the coal mining town of Rockwell Mine. Immerse yourself in the grueling atmosphere of a miners environment and their unsettling encounters deep within the treacherous mines. Assume the role of an investigator who returns to this hometown after journalism school to unveil its mysteries. Features:Genre: Walking Simul… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to THE DESCENT.

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  50. 93%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability
    97% User Score Based on 78 reviews
    Critic Score 70%Based on 1 reviews

    Featuring a blend of 2D adventure and visual novel, The Mildew Children is a grim tale about a village inhabited only by children who follow savage pagan traditions. A young witch named Kyrphel, along with her sisters, are bound to perform a macabre Ritual in order to save their village. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Mildew Children.

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